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Scott McKinsey

b. 1959

American television director

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About Scott McKinsey

Born 1959. Scott McKinsey is an American television director.

Scott McKinsey (born April 16, 1959) is an American television soap opera director.

Family McKinsey is the son of late actress Beverlee McKinsey, who was known for long-running roles on Another World and Guiding Light.

Directing Credits As the World Turns (2001–2002) Days of Our Lives (2015–present) General Hospital (1992–2001, 2002–2020) General Hospital: Night Shift (2007) Guarding Eddy (2004) Guiding Light (1986–1991) Miss Behave (2012) Port Charles (1997–2001, 2002–2003) Search for Tomorrow (early 1980s) Valley of the Dolls (1994) The Young and the Restless (2017–2018)

Awards and nominations Daytime Emmy Awards Wins 1983: Outstanding Film Editing in Children's Programming – CBS Schoolbreak Special – (Episode: "The Shooting") 1983: Outstanding Individual Achievement in Religious Programming - Film Editing – Insight 2000, 2004–2006, 2010, 2012, 2016–2017: Outstanding Drama Series Directing Team – General Hospital 2018: Outstanding Drama Series Directing Team - Days Of Our Lives

Nominations 1990–1991: Outstanding Drama Series Directing Team – Guiding Light 1996–1999, 2007–2008, 2011, 2015, 2018-2019: Outstanding Drama Series Directing Team – General Hospital 2003: Outstanding Drama Series Directing Team – As the World Turns 2017–2020: Outstanding Directing Team for a Drama Series – Days Of Our Lives.

Directors Guild of America Awards Wins 1997: Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Daytime Serials – General Hospital – (Episode #8883) 2002: Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Daytime Serials – Port Charles – (Episode #1433)

Nominations 1995: Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Serials - Daytime – General Hospital – (Episode #8233) (Shared with Shelley Curtis) 1996: Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Serials - Daytime – General Hospital – (Episode #8492) 2006: Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Daytime Serials – General Hospital – (Episode #11178) 2007: Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Daytime Serials – General Hospital – (Episode #11228) 2011: Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Daytime Serials – General Hospital – (Episode: "Forces of Nature") 2012: Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Daytime Serials – General Hospital – (Episode: "Shot Through the Heart")

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Awards
Daytime Emmy Award; Directors Guild of America Award

Family & relationships

Spouse
Nancy Bates

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Scott McKinsey?

American television director

When was Scott McKinsey born?

Scott McKinsey was born on 16 April 1959 in California.

What is Scott McKinsey's occupation?

Scott McKinsey is a television director.

What nationality is Scott McKinsey?

Scott McKinsey is American.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Scott McKinsey

Β· Wikidata: Q7436829

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